Business

The Man Under the Flattop: Who is Paul Selva?

Two key military assignments helped position Air Force Gen. Paul Selva to become the next Vice Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff — and perhaps, eventually, the chairman.

Policy

‘Road to Nowhere’: Defense Secretary Slams GOP Defense Budget

One day after Republicans passed a budget resolution that would boost defense spending, Pentagon leaders called it irresponsible and dangerous.

Business

Marine Commandant, Air Force Cargo Pilot Tapped to Lead Pentagon

A former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and the head of Transportation Command will be Obama’s picks to lead the military during a time of swelling threats, widened missions, and budget uncertainty.

Policy

Democrats May Delay GOP Defense Bill Until Spending Caps Are Lifted

In both chambers, the minority wants to stop the majority from passing bills that skirt or exceed funding caps.

Science & Tech

CYBERCOM To Outsource $475 Million of Work To Stand Up Command

The massive contract would cover more than 20 task areas and would build out one of the divisions of the Pentagon's fledgling cyber branch.

Science & Tech

How the Pentagon Could Soon Share Americans' Data With Foreign Militaries

The new cyber strategy could provide allies with Americans’ information gathered under proposed legislation.

Threats

Green Berets Helping with Earthquake Recovery; Pentagon Ferries Hundreds of Rescue Workers to Nepal

U.S. Special Forces are combing trekking routes to help find the dead and wounded in the worst quake to hit Nepal in 80 years.

Policy

House Panel Advances Military Retirement Reform Bill

The measure would expand perks for personnel who don't spend a significant portion of their career in the military.

Science & Tech

Pentagon Sets Up a Silicon Valley Outpost

Can Ash Carter enlist a tech community spooked by spying and allergic to bureaucracy?

Ideas

Make Manpower Matter

If the Pentagon wants good people, it needs to put good people in the top Personnel slot.

Business

Defense Contractors Unsatisfied with Thornberry's Acquisition Bill

A contractor's trade group representing some 400 companies say Rep. Mac Thornberry's acquisition reform bill further complicates an already complicated process.

Ideas

Intelligence Reform 2.0

Here are six ways to make sure America’s leaders and troops get the intel they need.

Threats

US, Iraq Forces Working To Protect Ramadi, Dempsey Says

The Joint Chiefs Chairman says that the fall of Ramadi to Islamic State militants wouldn't be a symbolic defeat for the Iraqi government.

Science & Tech

Pentagon To Recruit Thousands For Cybersecurity Reserve Force

Military leaders want private sector and National Guard cyber professionals at the ready in case of a national network emergency.

Threats

New Pentagon Chief Carter to Court Silicon Valley

The Pentagon wants to partner more with Silicon Valley tech firms, but can radically different cultures find common ground?

Business

The Pentagon Says This Man Can Fix Its Personnel System

Army Under Secretary and former Congressman Brad Carson takes the reins in an office that has seen nine leaders since 2009.

Business

Pentagon: We Can’t Afford to Replace Aging ICBMs, Bombers, Subs

Even if sequestration goes away, the Defense Department will need at least $10 billion more per year to modernize its nuclear arsenal, procurement chief says.